hahahahah that's brilliant.

And where is that liquor store you shop at, again? :yelgreedy


Speaking of liquor...you know the panhandler I'd mentioned, who used to exchange his coins for cash at our store? MonkeyBoy ran into him yesterday, and he actually asked MB for money. This was strange, because he never asks either of us for a handout--probably because he knows that we know how much money he takes in.

He told MB he wanted money to buy beer. Normally, I would think that he'd already have enough to buy beer. But who knows, maybe the economy is affecting panhandlers, too.

it was that stop n shop on admiral wilson blvd.....westbound.

'Round here we call them Stop -n- Rob.

I like giving money to buskers or other musical types. Okay, not for kazooists, but even a li'l ole harmonica can tip it. Value received for value given.

I don't know what the rules are anywhere else, but here, if you want to busk, you have to go for an audition and get a licence before you're allowed to put your hat out. I'm not sure if the licence costs you or not, but the process generally guarantees reasonable street entertainment.

I noticed that in Sydney - they earned their money! Great music, well performed, added to the vibe rather than taking away.

There's some great talent in Sydney. Lots of live music to be had there any night of the week.

We made a record there many years ago, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, both inside and outside the studio.

I'm just curious, why is it considered weak in the poll question to give, and then regret it later?

I'm definitely not in the fuck em crowd. For a drunk on the street a 5 spot is a step closer to death or getting sober. I give em the money.

You have to audition to busk on the London Unerground too. Elsewhere, no. But the Police will move you on.
I had to chose Give enough to make them smile for the same reason.

that particular answer indicates that you wouldn't normally give, but you got caught at a moment of weak will, and gave because it was easier than saying no.

Chiggers can't be boozers

A receipt... how come I never thought of that.

I've given to these "Will work for food" or "Please Help - Disabled Vet."

Damn... about a month ago I was at the Hospital Emergency room because my mother was having chest pains (she's okay, she had a Stint put in the next day). Anyway, I was outside making a couple of phone calls and this guy comes up to me and asks if I have any money so he can get his prescription filled. I told him "no" and he kept bugging me while I was trying to talk on the phone. I finished my call and called the Police Department. The guy gave me real weird look and walked away.

I said "no." How difficult is that to understand? Gheese...

I'm a cold-hearted bastard and never give anything to bums.

I once gave a Sunday paper to a bum in Philly, told him to read it to refresh himself on the world and then turn to the Help Wanted section and get a job.

The reason I have money and they don't is that I have a job, work hard and honestly and do not give my hard-earned cash away.

He threw it at me and cussed at me. Ingrate.

Give a man a fish and he eats for a day...teach him to fish and he eats forever.